The CSIR NET Eligibility 2024 has been declared through the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) website. The candidates appearing for the CSIR NET examination must meet the eligibility parameters to be considered for the selection process. The aspirant’s maximum age limit will vary for the Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship. Although, the candidates must be up to 30 years of age to be eligible for the JRF. There will be age relaxation for the reserved categories. Moreover, the candidates must meet specific education qualifications required for the position as well. This article provides a comprehensive guide for the aspirants to understand the nationality, education and age limit for the selection process. Must read the article for a better understanding. Catch a glimpse of the eligibility from the table below.
| CSIR NET Eligibility Overview 2024 | |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Date | 25th to 27th June 2024 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
CSIR NET Age Limit 2024
All the aspirants who want to appear for the NET exam must check the eligible age limit whether they are appearing for Junior Research Fellowship or for Lectureship. For both the positions the age limit will vary. The maximum age requirement for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) must be between 30 years. If the candidate is appearing for lecturership then there is no upper age limit required. Moreover, no upper age limit is required for Joint CSIR-UGC-NET for Admission to PhD as well. There will be an age relaxation preference for the reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC and women which will be up to 5 years for upper age limit. Refer to the table below for more precise information on the specific age relaxation details.
CSIR NET Educational Qualification 2024
All the aspirants must note the minimum educational qualification requirement for the CSIR NET exam. Only the candidates possessing all the necessary qualifications will be eligible to apply for the exam.
- The candidates must be a Master degree holder in Science (MSc) or equivalent. Their qualification must be in the subject they wish to pursue research in.
- All the applicants who are appearing for their final year of MSc or equivalent degree will also be eligible. They can apply under the “Result Awaited (RA)” category. To be eligible for the entitlement for the award, they must finish their degree. They will have a two-year validity term given by CSIR NET.
- Candidates who possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), or Master of Technology (MTech) will also be eligible depending on the subject specialization.
- All the candidates who have done B.Sc (Hons) or equivalent degree and currently are enrolled in an Integrated MS-Ph.D programme with a minimum score of 55 percent (50 percent for SC/ST/PWD) are also eligible to take the exam.
- The candidates who belong to reserved categories such as SC/ST and PWD must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in M.Sc. or equivalent degree / Integrated BS-MS / BS-4 years / BE / B. Tech / B. Pharma / MBBS.
Subject-Wise Educational Qualifications
All the aspiring candidates must gauge at the subject wise details of the exam. The exam will be conducted in various subjects. The subject list includes Life Science, Earth Science and Physical Science etc. Refer to the table below to know more.
| Subject | CSIR NET Educational Qualification |
| CSIR NET Eligibility for Life Science | Candidates should have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Life Sciences, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or a B.Tech degree in Biotechnology, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). |
| CSIR NET Eligibility for Chemical Science | Candidates should have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemical Sciences, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or a B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). |
| CSIR NET Eligibility for Earth Science | Candidates should have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Earth Sciences/Geology/Geophysics/Atmospheric Sciences/Ocean Sciences or a related subject, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or a B.Tech degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). |
| CSIR NET Eligibility for Mathematical Science | Candidates should have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics/Statistics or a related subject with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the main subjects, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or a B.Tech degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). |
| CSIR NET Eligibility for Physical Science | Candidates should have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or a B.Tech degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). |
CSIR NET Nationality 2024
All the applicants must be Indian citizens. They must be able to provide valid ID proofs for verification purposes.
Important Points To Remember
- The candidates from other nationalities cannot apply for the position.
- The candidates can apply as many times for the position until the desirable age limit is not exceeded. There is no limit to the number of attempts.
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